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Colleen Brown

Sessional Faculty

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Education:

BFA, ECU
BA Psyc, Simon Fraser University
MFA Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, Bard College, New York

Bio

Colleen Brown is an interdisciplinary artist who uses objects, text and performance to describe and interrogate social relationships and institutions. She has recently participated in exhibitions and events at the Ranger Station Gallery, Burrard Foundation, Morris and Helen Belkin Gallery, Cooper Cole and Vancouver Art Gallery. Colleen's first book, If you lie down in a field, she will find you there was published in 2023 by Radiant. Colleen is a committed teacher. She teaches students of all ages, working with young children in schools, teens in the gallery and seniors as part of community-based work.

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Research Interests

Colleen's research interests in 2025 are all related to improvisation. As a maker, Colleen is learning how to improvise in preparation for creating a show in 2026. As a teacher, Colleen is incorporating improvisation into the classroom. As an academic, Colleen is writing about the increased interest in co-authored stories without fixed endings.

24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Visual Arts Core Skills CSVA 101 CS26/SP

Description

Embrace the third dimension as a powerful medium for artistic expression and cultivate your skills in manipulating space, mass, volume, plane, and texture in this experimental and exploratory course. Using traditional and unconventional materials, this course will help expand your creative horizons, venturing into the tactile and immersive world of three-dimensional work. Whether you're entering a new chapter of your artistic practice or seeking to reinvigorate your creative approach, this course encourages you to push the boundaries of your craft and venture into uncharted territory. Recognizing the diverse interests of our students, this course is interdisciplinary, welcoming those passionate about various media and materials, be it drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, animation, illustration, or beyond. By the end of this course, you'll emerge with an appreciation for the tactile and transformative power of 3D materials and media, challenging your creative boundaries and making room for growth.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to purchase items before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

History + Theory CSHT 102 CS26/SP

Description

Explore the origins, cultural significance, hidden language and profound psychological impact of colour in this comprehensive course designed for aspiring and practicing artists alike. Through hands-on exploration, engaging lectures and group discussions, you will learn how colour is used to convey symbolism, express emotions, and communicate unique narratives. This course will help you unlock the full potential of colour in your work, by understanding how different colours have been used to convey specific meanings, how context influences our perception of colour and how colour choices can have a psychological impact on the viewer. By the end of this course, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the vibrant language of color and have the practical skills to apply this knowledge to create dynamic compositions and communicate your ideas more effectively. Join us on a journey through the world of colour, where history, culture, symbolism, and creativity converge to elevate your artwork to new heights.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to purchase items before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Humanities HUMN 311 26/SP

Description

These seminars are taught from the viewpoint of a practicing artist, and focus on historical and/or contemporary issues relevant to particular disciplines or subjects. Seminars develop student critical awareness of the content and context of cultural production in relation to a wide range of practices and theories. Students attend lectures and discussion groups; in addition they are required to undertake research, give presentations, complete visual projects, and write papers. Descriptions of specific seminar topics are available by clicking the section hotlink on myEC or through connect.ecuad.ca.

Each section of this course runs with a different topic. See here.

This course is subject to priority rules; see here.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.